Issue - meetings

Councillor S J Savage asked the Leader of the Council if he would agree that the current administration should be congratulated for having the lowest Council Tax rise in Essex.  In response, the Leader of the Council agreed with Councillor Savage and advised that this demonstrated the hard work that the administration had put in to keep taxes low.

Councillor Mrs B D Harker asked the Leader of the Council if he was aware of any changes to the services delivered by the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).  In response the Leader of the Council advised that he was aware that the CAB were making efficiency savings and they would be continuing to deliver outreach in Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch.  He thanked Lucy Bettley and all the CAB staff (including volunteers) for their hard work.

Councillor R Pratt asked the Leader of the Council further to the announcement in the press regarding the closure of the Burnham-on-Crouch Tourist Information Centre what steps were being taken to provide a service in Burnham-on-Crouch for the future.  In response the Leader advised that the Council had agreed to fund the service for 12 months and were hoping to enter into a community led partnership with Burnham Town Council but was awaiting their approach.  He reported that in respect of Maldon the Council was working with a number of partners who were looking to bring forward a community led provision for the Maldon Town.

Councillor R P F Dewick asked the Leader of the Council if he could confirm that transformation would be completed by October.  In response the Leader confirmed that Full Council Transformation project was on track and would be delivered on time.  He advised that by this time next year the Council would be en-route to delivering £1.5 million savings per annum.